
- BGG rank
- BGG #234
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012

Expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark
2009
Rules assistance for Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Goodenough, Kevin Wilson, and Jason Steinhurst and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
The promotional Tobin Farslayer miniature comes with stats cards for Descent: Journeys in the Dark and Runebound: Second Edition. Some releases include an additional stat card for Runewars. It is sold as a separate character pack and was included in all preordered French versions of Descent: The Road to Legend. There are English, French, German, and Spanish versions of the cards. The Runewars stats card was packaged with the original promo and given out at the "Realms of Terrinoth" event held at the Fantasy Flight Games event center April 2010. It was also made available for a limited time as a Gift Bag including similar promos and Scenario Guide from the FFG store.
Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer are: John Goodenough, Kevin Wilson, and Jason Steinhurst. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Descent / Runebound / Runewars Figure: Tobin Farslayer as an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Journeys in the Dark to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Journeys in the Dark is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.